ˈleɡəˌtiːn, ˈlɛɡ-

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a legate, especially a papal legate

“The legatine powers were granted to the emissary by the Pope.”

2. noun

a legate or emissary, especially a papal legate

“The legatine was sent to negotiate a peace treaty between the warring nations.”

3. noun

a person acting as a legate or representative, especially of a sovereign or a church

“The monarch appointed a legatine to act as an ambassador to the foreign country.”